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Hypermagnesaemia causing mesenteric ischaemia and small bowel infarction
Grant Hubbard1, Robert Nerad2, Lynn Wojtasik3
1Department of Surgery, Western Reserve Hospital, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, USA ghubb22@gmail.com.
Hypermagnesemia from magnesium citrate can cause mesenteric ischemia, leading to bowel infarction. This case highlights the critical risk of smooth muscle relaxation and hypotension in patients with renal impairment.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Nephrology
- Toxicology
Background:
- Hypermagnesemia, a condition of elevated magnesium levels, can lead to serious health complications.
- Magnesium citrate is commonly used as a laxative, but excessive intake can be dangerous, especially in individuals with impaired kidney function.
- Mesenteric ischemia, a critical condition involving reduced blood flow to the intestines, can result in bowel infarction.
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